Synchrony has a lower credit quality than most other bank sponsors of credit card securitization trusts in the U.S., but the average account balance is lower, too.

In the April 2023 collection period, 60 days-plus net chargeoffs and delinquencies of rose to 2.91% and 1.26%, respectively.

Rising interest rates on loans, greater borrowing and higher fees on deposit accounts all contributed to the increase. "Altogether, this paints a picture of debt that could really start to strain the checkbooks of American families," said Meghan Greene, a researcher at the nonprofit organization that authored the report.

The current deal, BA Credit Card Trust Class A, 2023-1, has 31.75% in credit support provided by the B, C and D certificates.

The deal will issue two series of notes, 2023-1 and 2023-1 from the master trust. Both series will issue classes A and B notes, but in both cases only the class A notes will be publicly offered.

Delinquency rates in credit cards, auto and personal loans are effectively back to normal after three years of unusually strong credit performance. Industry executives say the current situation is easily manageable, but they do anticipate that key metrics will continue to worsen.

The current ABS pool is more heavily weighted toward large balances. Accounts with balances of $10,000 or more account for 49.9% of the pool.

Despite some signs of weaker performance, metrics remain within manageable levels, and credit enhancement appears to be sound.

While debt outstanding and performance issues are up, and new securitizations are down as expected, only auto ABS showed early signs of issuance growth.

The consumer loan and credit card collateral will consist entirely of assets that are seasoned, yet of shorter terms overall.